Lilium: agrotechnology

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Implementing Organization

Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT)

Project Overview

The global trade of Lilium in the International market is estimated at USD 155 million. Besides off-season flower production, bulb production of Lilium in Lahaul can be a lucrative enterprise for the farmers to meet the annual demand of Lilium bulbs being imported in the country from abroad.

Benefits

Advantages of Lilium cultivation
: Off-season cut-flower production fetches premium returns to the farmers
, Suitable for flower and bulb production under open cultivation in mid hills and high hills of Himalayas
, Vase life is about 10 years
. CSIR-IHBT Provides
: Bulbs of lilium to the farmers
, Training on agro-technology